Harnessing the Power of the Google Apps Eco-System

• Products

The Basics

• GMail
  • Login
  • Labels and Search
  • Exploring Settings
    • Filters
    • Signature
  • Contacts
    • Adding Contacts
    • Creating Groups
  • Self Directed Training
    • Level 1—Just started using Gmail
    • Level 2—Get more out of Gmail
    • Level 3—Advanced tips
    • Level 4—Become a Gmail master
• Google Calendar
  • Creating Events
    • Notifications
    • Inviting Guests
  • Creating New Calendars
  • Subscribing to Other Calendars
  • Self Directed Training

What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with collaborators.

Logging in to Google Drive

1. Visit mail.ualr.edu
2. Login to your mail account
3. Click the swatch icon next to the setting at the top right of the screen.
4. Click on Drive

As of right now, Google Drive supports the creation and editing of the following file types:

• Document (Word)
• Spreadsheet (Excel)
• Form (Web-base collection tool. Adds data directly to an existing spreadsheet)
• Presentation (PowerPoint, Keynote)
• Drawing (Paint)
• Collection (Folder, Dropbox)
• Scripts (Macros)

Exploring the Features

DOCUMENT

• Basic Functionality
• Sharing and Collaboration
• Tutorials

PRESENTATION

• Basic Functionality
• Sharing and Collaboration
• Tutorials

SPREADSHEET & FORMS

• Basic Functionality
• Sharing and Collaboration
• Creating Forms
• Tutorials
  • Sheets
  • Forms

Google Chrome Walkthrough

• Benefits
• Sharing Data Across Devices
• Organizing Bookmarks
• Chrome Store
  • Discover Apps
  • Themes
  • Extensions
    • Google Mail Checker
    • AdBlock
    • Google App Launcher